Sidney J. Hardy

Sidney J. Hardy has served as lead counsel, trying over 70 jury trials to conclusion, in both federal and state courts since 1980. He has represented defendants in matters involving insurance coverage litigation, transportation and trucking, construction, products liability, premises liability, employment matters, commercial disputes, municipal and governmental casualty claims, environmental claims, and class actions. During his career, he has tried jury cases in almost all of these practice areas. He has extensive experience in representing both primary and excess insurance carriers in all stages of litigation. Mr. Hardy began his legal career in Alabama, where he is still a member of the bar. He relocated to Louisiana in 1983 and has served on the Louisiana Bar Foundation and is a Lecturer for various Continuing Legal Education Seminars.